it was a 4th of july fire works spectacular, lighting up the skies like big budget shows, only there weren't any professionals around. >> explosives is what it sounds like. >> in a sign of just how explosive problems are, this barrel for illegal fire works in east oakland is empty. around the corner a street littered with remains of a neighborhood show. the fire works in this neighborhood left him frustrated. >> if they'd been doing their job they could have caught them. there is a, you know, the police, it's illegal for fire works in berk lie authorities say they're outnumbered. >> given the number of fire works they're stretched thin already. so it's pleading with the public, asking neighbors to ask their neighbors not to partake in lighting off fire works. >> and it's up to local police departments to enforce this ban on illegal fire works and fines can run from a thousand up to $10,000 if you're caught with large amounts. reporting in berkeley abc 7 news. >> thank you very much. the east bay not the only area, take a look at these illegal fire works being set off in san jose last